NEW YORK, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EyeLock LLC, a
leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, today
announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office
(USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 9,633,260 that uses conditions
of the iris to predict a time sequence for acquiring a high
probability of quality iris images. The invention then acquires a
series of images during that window.
"Our latest patent – the company's 47th – contributes
to the performance and strength of EyeLock's capabilities and
intellectual property in the mobile space," said Jim Demitrieus, CEO of EyeLock. "This patent
complements EyeLock's recently issued U.S. Patent No.
9,626,563."
Mr. Demitrieus noted that this invention:
- uses conditions about the iris (iris area exposed to a camera,
sharpness of features) to predict an upcoming time window during
which there is a high probability that good images can be acquired
for biometric purposes;
- performs opportunistic acquisition of a number of iris images
during that time window, from which a limited number of images with
higher quality scores are retained in memory for further
processing;
- does not require autofocus functions that often trail user
movements and fail to achieve good image focus;
- evaluates acquired images in real time to retain one or more
images with better quality scores corresponding to the extent an
imaged iris is exposed and in-focus;
- supports mobile or other applications where biometric
acquisition may coincide with eye-blinking or is susceptible to
motion blur due to user movements at instant of acquisition;
and
- supports mobile or other applications where the device memory
available for retaining images is often limited.
Further, he summarized EyeLock's recent patents as follows:
April 4, 2017 – the USPTO
granted U.S. Patent No. 9,613,281
- The patent assures that iris biometrics are obtained in real
time from the same live person as the facial image. The benefits
are fraud deterrence and stronger authentication where both iris
and facial images are used in multi-factor authentication.
April 18, 2017 – the USPTO
granted U.S. Patent No. 9,626,563
- The patent assures opportunistic acquisition of a number of
iris images from which a limited number of images that each meets a
quality threshold is stored or maintained for further processing.
This patent supports mobile or other applications where biometric
acquisition may coincide with eye-blinking or is susceptible to
motion blur due to user movements and where device memory for
holding images is often limited.
These patented solutions are the most recent examples of how
EyeLock has achieved significant technological breakthroughs and
solved integration challenges that have historically been a barrier
to mass-market adoption of iris authentication technology. In
addition, the Company's approach provides maximum flexibility by
offering designs that have either on-board or host-based processing
and illumination. Algorithm performance capabilities for speed and
accuracy have been validated by Novetta, a leader in advanced
analytics technology and independent biometric testing, as
unmatched in the market. The EyeLock reference designs have working
distances of up to 60 cm with a false accept rate of 1 in 1.5
million for single eye authentication and a false reject rate of
less than 1%.
About EyeLock
EyeLock LLC, a majority owned subsidiary of
Voxx International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), is an
acknowledged leader in advanced iris authentication for the
Internet of Things (IoT), providing the highest level of security
with EyeLock ID™ technology. Iris authentication is
highly secure because no two irises are alike and the
iris is the most accurate human identifier other than
DNA. The company's significant IP portfolio, including more
than 100 patents and patents pending, and proprietary technology
enables the convenient and secure authentication of individuals
across physical and logical environments. EyeLock's solutions have
been integrated and embedded across consumer and enterprise
products and platforms, eliminating the need for PINs and
passwords. Corporations across the Fortune 500 recognize the level
of security EyeLock provides due in part to its extremely
low false acceptance rate, ease of use, and scalability. As a
sponsor member of the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance, a
non-profit organization dedicated to creating a safer and more
secure digital presence for consumers, EyeLock is dedicated to
advancing digital privacy and next generation security. For more
information, please visit www.eyelock.com.
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